One thing that I think that is very important is to know who you are. You can describe yourself in many ways such as nationality, race, gender, or maybe even what type of music you listen to. If you asked me to explain who I am, I would tell you I am an American male student, an older brother, a basketball player, and a very caring person. Im part Irish, part German, and part Italian.
This year im starting out as a Freshman at Baruch College. I am beyond excited to be here and espicially to be in the greatest city in the world. College so far has been really good and I enjoy coming here everyday. If i had to pick three concerns about my freshman year here at Baruch it would probally be time management, homework, and getting good grades. I think time management will be the toughest, for me at least with Basketball season coming up. Theres not going to be too much time to relax and hang out with my friends, its strictly business. I am ready for that challange and I believe everything will be fine. The homework so far hasn’t been bad at all, and I hope it stays that way for a while at least ! Getting good grades and studying for tests are really important to me. I want to succeed in life so I must put in the time to get that A.
My Baruch College experience will be much different from my high school experience for many reasons. Its a much bigger school, alot of more people, alot of more freedom, the teachers do not care if your there or not, and I will need to have great time managment like I said before. Im really excited for all the challanges in head of me and im looking to conquer each and every one. I will be making alot of more friends then I did in high school because college is such a bigger environment.
My first year at Baruch will without a doubt make me a better and more mature young man. My growth after the first year of college will definitely show to myself, my parents, and my professors. I will be a more knowledgeable student with all of the different courses throughout the first year. Overall, im just really excited to see what is in front of me and to see what the future holds.
Thank for you being the first student to post, Ryan. It was well-written and I learned a little more about your values and the king of person you are. It’s nice to see that you’re so motivated in getting good grades and having a productive freshman year. I think you said you wanted to major in Math? Math is not one of my best subjects so you already have my respect academically.
Academics should be the top priority but I hope all your hard work in the classroom also translates onto the basketball court. I’m a big basketball fan but have only been to one Baruch game (Baruch blew a 20 pt lead). Hopefully I’ll be able to see you and super tall Brian play sometime this season. Finding the best way to balance school, basketball, and social life will be a challenge but it sounds to me like you’re on the right track. Keep it up!